BIOI currently serve as President of Inspirations by Gail, LLC. I am the founder of both Tech Guy In A Box and LivingtoRelax.com. I created “The Pocket Advocate”, a parent and educator communication tool. Prior to retiring and becoming an entrepreneur, I spent 30 years as an educator in various capacities, including middle school teacher, college professor, and District Technology Coordinator. Following my time as an educator in the K-12 and college systems, I worked at Illuminate Education, an ed-tech company. I have trained countless teachers and provided consulting services to several school districts. I have presented at many local, national, and international conferences, including the New Teacher Center, Illuminate User's Conference, Tech Ed, and conferences for National School Boards Association, California League of Middle Schools, California Educational Technology Professionals Association, and National Middle School Association. Rufus has presented at California State Universities San Bernardino, Pomona, and Los Angeles. My passion is to empower students, teachers, and administrators to use technology to enhance education.I have been featured with my wife, Dr. Gail L. Thompson, in "Psychology Today" for my expertise in the implementation of Common Core State Standards, and co-authored “Yes, You Can!: Advice for Teachers Who Want a Great Start and a Great Finish With Their Students of Color" with his wife, Dr. Gail Thompson. I am a former coach and played professional baseball with the Minnesota Twins at the single “A” level. I enjoy flying my plane, and I am a FAA Certified Private Pilot.